Worst tipping experience ever! Waitress gave me the WORST experience when tipping 15%, not needed to explain it was not her business what I wanted to tip or even questioning but on top of that she gave me an attitude, laugh at me and made me feel so bad. She proceeds with a "where are you from?" comment, added by a " we usually tip 20% in San Diego", which is straight up discrimination. She gave us a hard time too when we tried to split the check in 3 cards and proceed to explain we can venmo between each other, again not of her business the reason why we needed to do it in 3 cards. A restaurant should never make you feel bad/less at the time of paying/tipping. So unprofessional. It was a shame that the food was delicious, but the waitress through all that impression to the trash with her final service. Management was awesome when receiving my complaint. read more

Made a reservation at Jake for my Birthday and was pleasantly with how easy it is to make a reservation through their website. Service was quick and attentive. Our server was extremely nice and accommodating. The view was so pretty and we could see sunset from our table. Huge hula pie for my birthday on the house and it was yummy. The only minus here is the risotto in my seafood pot seemed uncook. It was burned and somehow still pretty crunchy. Food could be improved but do come for the experience and atmosphere! read more

Visited Jake's for a birthday dinner and could not have been more impressed. The view - 10/10 , the service 10/10 , the execution of food 10/10. You get the point! My sister and I got the Achiote Roasted Fish and Curry Cumin Crusted Ahi Tuna and shared the two. The servers were nice and pre split the dish for us which was so appreciated - no arguing who got the bigger half ;) . For appetizers, we got the Brussel Sprouts and Crispy Calamari which were both so good! Lastly, we ended with Hula Pie which I instantly fell in love with also. Can't say enough good things, would definitely return. read more

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We stopped in on Dec. 30 for a late lunch looking for seafood since seafood is mentioned on the ads. When we arrived we were told all tables all day were pre-reservations and that if no reservation was had we could sit at the bar or high-tops, this was fine with us and we snagged 2 chairs at the end of the bar. The place is very busy however the 3 bartenders worked fast and were attentive. I thought it was funny that this is a seafood restaurant but there are only a few seafood dish selections. We had a seafood salad and a Jake's burger. The fish was so fresh you could have sworn they just got caught it. The burger however was good but served on the rarer side. Great views of the surf from any table. read more

Jake's - Jakes butger - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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This is an amazing location. Definitely worth getting a table by the window. We enjoyed an awesome birthday dinner here with Ocean views. The service was great and the food was delicious. We started with the ceviche, it was fresh and full of flavor. I ordered the chef burger, so good! We finished off with the Hula pie, a must! read more

Jake's - Chef 's Burger - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Jakes has been here for decades but the food is still very good. Dinner on a Saturday requires reservations. View is amazing but ask for a table closer to the front windows of restaurant, we didn't & were in the back corner. Appetizer: Ahi Poke Stack was delicious! Drinks: Spicy margarita definitely is spicy & very good. Grapefruit martini was somewhat bland but decent. The Painkiller is basically a yummy pina colada. Mains: The favorite was the Mixed Seafood Pot. The seafood was gray & red broth so flavorful & the crispy risotto cake on the bottom was perfect. The filet mignon wasn't the best I've had but still good. The short rib special was delicious. Dessert: The Hula Pie is AMAZING! We were celebrating 2 birthdays & both pieces were complimentary. Such a nice gesture. Shout out to our server, Todd, who was very personable & attentive. He offered to split our mixed seafood pot & filet mignon in the kitchen so my daughter & I could share the 2 dishes read more

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We had not been to Jake's for years and noted that it had good yelp reviews so we decided to take an out of town guest. The food, service and ambiance were all 5 stars. We will definitely go back again very soon! read more

This is our first time visiting Jake's because of the restaurant week event! The place is absolutely breathtakingly gorgeous. The coast line is right next to their heated outdoor patio. We arrived around the time of sunset and the view was just unbelievable. I seriously would just come for the nice view and sit at the bar to chill. We made the reservation in advance, so we sat down pretty quickly at corner table right next to the beach. Although it's the restaurant week, they still serve regular menu. We decided to order one set of the 3-course restaurant week and other entree for us. Overall, I was disappointed by the food. The quality and flavor were so so. The Crispy Calamari was pretty good to start. The sauce was flavorful and calamari was good. The entree was okay. The passion fruit and soy braised beef short rib was really salty. The beef was dry and not much of different flavors. I was expecting much better dish from Jake's. The hula pie is a wonderful dessert. Excellent finish for the evening. Overall, the restaurant has an amazing view of the ocean and chill vibe; however, I would not come specifically for their food or I would try something else than the entrees we had. read more

Jake's - Surfing Steak* - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Whether you're just visiting the area as a tourist, having a casual get-together with family or friends, organizing a business lunch, or celebrating a special occasion, Jake's is a wonderful spot for any of the above. I especially love its upscale yet relaxed ambience for date night - the beachfront location is ideal for watching the sunset from your table, and encourages a romantic after-dinner stroll (which you'll also need given the restaurant's generous portion sizes ;). Overall, the menu is very good but not gastronomically amazing - as part of a restaurant chain, I think Jake's caters to a tried-and-true, more conservative palate - but the customer service is consistently great. I do wish parking were free - the charge is nominal, and probably less than what many people would tip a valet regardless, but does give a bit of an impression of nickel and dime-ing at a higher-end restaurant. Just a minor quibble! read more

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We had a reservation, and showed up early to let them know we were ready whenever they were. Watched them seat other people who arrived after us but had the same reservation time as we did. They appeared to be locals. She kept offering to let us sit in the bar and share a table. It felt like discrimination because we were there with my autistic son. We had a surf event out on the beach we had just finished. Dukes in Malibu is always great when we go there after a surf event, and I guess I was expecting the same vibes. When we finally did get seated, the food was just okay. Small poke bowl that didn't even come close to filling the bowl. The kimchi was really weird and not flavorful. My mai tai was good, and the waiter was friendly, that's the best I could really say about the place. We won't come back next time we surf in Del Mar. read more

Nice ambience right by the ocean. The food and cocktails were good a bit on the pricier side

Bad service! It was my cousin's birthday last Saturday 7/13 who came from Orange County. I made a reservation at Jakes made sure on the phone we would be sitting facing the ocean. We were all disappointed, we got there on time, but we had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. The hostess was rude and was going to sit us at the table facing the wall after 45 minutes wait which we did not accept. They eventually sat us on the patio not facing the ocean. We were very disappointed and upset.we would never go back there. read more

Excellent views and they were able to accommodate the window request. I recommend a reservation, especially during sunset hours. The food was good, a little more on the pricey side, but worth it! Drinks were good and the server was very attentive. We went for my birthday and they provided me with a complimentary piece of ice cream cake. would def recommend for visitors or a date night. Parking was easy to find on the street or valet for $8. read more

Jake's - Sumac Crusted Norwegian Salmon Spicy Cucumber Margarita Remy Martin - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Seriously one of the worst dinning experiences I've ever had lol Our server was as middle aged-older women who you can tell is completely over the service industry and needs to retire, spoken from a server. Management, I'm sure you know who this is. We asked if they had specials (after being told on the phone they did) and got a harsh NO, then when we asked further we were told the specials for the day. I got a milky white espresso martini that I choked down, then saw the table next to me get a proper espresso martini served and just wanted to know why it was so different. She literally grabbed the server at the table next to us to talk to us and had to go to the back patio to breath... over that? She obviously didn't even make the drink, it's not like I'm yelling at her. Then she comes back and says he got a classic espresso martini, and I got the one on the menu. I say okay so what's the difference, she says the coconut cream or milk (can't remember the exact word) and I just drop it because her attitude was crazy. Just as a tip cream or milk and syrup are two extremely different things. On the menu it says syrup, so say I have a dairy allergy and drink the cocktail I would have an allergic reaction, If it's actually syrup they are serving and I had this hypothetical allergy I would have been fine. So idk update the menu if it is a cream or milk or just be honest and say my drink was messed up. If I may be corny, consistency is key. Not to mention the Negroni I ordered after (because that's a cocktail impossible to mess up) was in a martini glass. Like, what? You can't just ride off the view, put in some effort. read more

Jake's - Negroni & espresso martini - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

Took my dad here for his birthday, we made a reservation prior and requested a seat with a view. When we arrived valet parking was $5 or you can park across the street. We were seated after 10 minutes of arriving. Fortunately the place was clean and had a nice relaxing vibe. When they had dropped off the drink menu we only took 5 minutes to decide but our waiter wasn't there, he was seating others and taking their requests. Which was strange. We finally ordered the drinks and they came another 10 minutes later. Already hungry we wanted to order but our waiter disappeared again. He finally came back after a few minutes of us trying to flag him down but we ordered our food. As soon as he leaves we see the table behind us already receiving their appetizers. The wait over all was disappointing. But the food was good. I just wish the service was a bit better. read more

Jake's - View - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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We visit Jake's frequently and are always impressed with the great service, amazing food and wonderful views !!

Good service, great views Good food Ceviche and. Seafood chowder is very goood I'd pass on the poke bowl next time. Love the views here. Gorgeous Cute little kid menu games too read more

Party of 2 for brunch ordered the ceviche, 2 fish tacos and a Vegan Beach Bowl. Ceviche was absolutely delicious right amount of fish, citrus, onion, cilantro and guacamole. My friend had 2 fish tacos and they were excellent. I had the vegan beach bowl full of fun chopped vegetables loved the fresh herbs they put in the dish. The sauce was a bit too salty in my opinion. But the size of dish and all fresh herbs & veggies & noodles made up for it. The service was outstanding hostess was polite and welcoming. Sorry I didn't get the server's name to properly give him credit here. He was so knowledgeable @ menu, gave great recommendations, fast service and so pleasant. I questioned how I was to wrap up my leftovers b/c of sauce and he went out of his way while he very busy and wrapped it up for me. The view can't be beat! Gorgeous ocean and so relaxing! Impressed with our whole experience will be back soon. Thank you Jake's! read more

Jake's - Vegan beach bowl wrapped up so thoughtfully so it didn't spill in bag or on drive in the way home! - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

This place has the perfect view of the ocean. I didn't get to sit by the window but window view is available if you reserve in advance. Food was great. I had the Ceasar as a starter followed by the ahi sashimi which was super fresh and tasty. My main dish was the sirloin which I did ask for medium well based on the waitress's recommendation which she said medium would be very pink or bloody but I think medium would've been better as I thought medium well was a little too well in my opinion. Overall 9/10 for service, quality and appearance. You can also talk a nice walk afterwards at the small park area next door and enjoy the sunset or go for a nice romantic walk by the water. read more

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The food was amazing. The service was very good and the ambiance was super nice. We went at night. The restaurant is on the beach. Daytime dinners will have a special view of the beach that you can't see at night. Vallet parking was reasonable at $8. The overall experience was wonderful. Yes we will go back the next time we're in Del Mar read more

Service was excellent - Shannon the manager took very good care of us and the food was delicious read more

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Where do I start?! The restaurant is right on the beach..wherever you sit you will see the ocean - it's absolutely beautiful. I tried the pain killer - it came in this cute tiki glass and it was delicious! Those will definitely sneak up on you The food was outstanding - I had the special You MUST get the Aloha Pie Our server was super sweet and attentive. She recommended an amazing Red wine from Portland. read more

Jake's - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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Jake's is definitely a San Diego gem that is a must-visit! PARKING: The parking situation isn't ideal, but you have a few options. Firstly, you can try to find street parking, but this can be quite challenging. Second, you can pay $7 for valet parking right in front of the restaurant, which may be ideal during busy times of the day. LOCATION: The location is absolutely phenomenal! The restaurant is located right next to the beach, and the views are absolutely jaw-dropping. You can dine and see the waves rolling in and out from the interior of the restaurant. The views are even greater if you dine during the evening - where you can watch the sunset. The interior is dimly lit, and is the perfect ambiance for a date night. It almost feels like fine dining on the inside, but the biggest perk is you aren't paying fine dining prices - the prices here are quite reasonable. SERVICE: Top notch service! Our waitress was extremely friendly and attentive to use throughout the evening. We went for my girlfriend's birthday, and they gave a nice birthday card and included a candle with our complementary Hula Pie! They make it fun to celebrate a birthday here. FOOD/DRINK: Surfing Steak: A prime top sirloin topped with chimichurri sauce and served with two shrimp, whipped potatoes, with roasted cauliflower. I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked slightly more on the medium side; but still very delicious. The chimichurri sauce was flavorful and not overpowering, and the shrimp were grilled to perfection with a tasty and mild cajun-like seasoning. Roasted cauliflower added some nice balance, and the whipped potatoes were smooth, buttery, and delicious. I only wish we had another shrimp - but overall an amazing surf-n-turf style dish - all for $35. Hula Pie - Absolutely delicious, fun to see, and quite big! The macademia nut ice cream was creamy, and the mac nut bits added some delicious crunchy texture. I also loved the cookie crust - slightly sweet, chocolately, and crispy texture that complements well with the ice cream. The hot fudge is a little sweet - but in small amounts, tastes great with the ice cream. This dessert is pretty big, you can probably share it amongst 3-4 people. CONCLUSION: This place is an absolute San Diego gem. It's a perfect place for date night, or a nicer meal to have if you're a tourist in the area. Beautiful views and reasonable prices makes me eager for my next visit! read more

Jake's - Hula Pie - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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First let me tell you, use valet parking $7 cash only. Do not park in the ACE parking lot across the street because it's a dang $25! Second, make a 11:30 reservation to get a good seat by the window for closest ocean view! Even if you don't like us, we made reservations at 12, it's still cool in there. I've been to Dukes in Honolulu & it's in the same family of restaurants, very similar inside! I didn't get the young man's name who waited on us and I feel so bad he was very great, excellent service! Jerardo the manager was cool, checked on us and gave us his card if we need anything. We came for a business lunch & we all agreed the food was great and we want to go back soon & go with family. I loved my fish tacos & the salsa was good too. All staff was friendly walking by smiles everywhere it was great! read more

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Lunch with a view! Took my father for lunch today, and he really wanted a window seat. Front staff (hostesses) Kendell and Kalena were so kind and accommodating. We waiting about 15-20 minutes passed our reservation, but it was well worth it and we understood that there was a wait for our request but they made it happen. In that time of waiting a waitress named Beth checked in with us to see if we needed anything. She noticed us waiting in the lounge area and checked in a few time. She didn't have to do this especially since we weren't her table. She made us feel so welcomed and I even asked her if she was the manager so that I could compliment her customer service skills. When she said no I was surprised how much she went out of her way to be so kind to us. Our waiter Tre was attentive and the food was delicious. I recommend Jake's not only for the food but the beautiful view. This is my fathers favorite restaurant and every time we come we leave very satisfied. read more

Jake's - Steak & Wedge - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

I haven't had a single thing I didn't love. The seafood chowder is my favorite, and all the staff are welcoming- feels like I'm a regular in my hometown. Jesus made a PHENOMENAL rum cocktail. Not sure the specifics but rumor has it that it will show up on the summer '25 menu. Looking forward to it again come this summer. If you're on the fence about trying Jakes, this is your review/ sign to check it out! read more

The mai tais were generous, excellently crafted, traditional and delicious. Miranda provided friendly, helpful and prompt service. Our view of the beach and ocean was beautiful. All of our entrees were delicious from the fish chowder and salad to the prime rib and halibut everything was fresh, well seasoned and flavorful. We will be back. read more

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We came here for my husband's birthday and the staff went out if their way to make the dining experience special! The view is not too shabby either! Service and food were both good. The only thing is the fact that I like my seafood a little less saucy so the natural flavors can come through more. Otherwise great. Parking is valet only in their lot. We were able to find street parking easily. You can pay the meter with a credit card. Overall a lovely dinner! read more

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I will start off this review by saying I personally cannot stand lukewarm/cold food, and every single item I got here besides the bread was lukewarm to tepid. Garlic Parmesan bread roll: excellent, highly recommended, piping hot buttery and flavorful. Calamari appetizer: barely warm, the squid itself was kind of rubbery and chunky, the sauce was quite good though. Mix seafood pot: I don't like drinking cold soup, flavor was just alright very salty. Husband got the steak and scallops, both very standard nothing special. read more

Jake's - Mixed Seafood Pot - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

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A very disappointing "entree" for vegans. Less meal than the salad for $28. A couple bites of vegetables that was mediocre at best in taste but really just a shocking portion for the price. Will NOT come back. read more

Our server Ashley recommended the seafood pot and it was absolutely delicious! Generous portions of seafood and the broth it was in was unlike anything I've had before. I would definitely recommend getting the seafood pot! read more

Jake's - Seafood Pot - New American Near Me - Del Mar, California

jake's is perfect! most stunning view of del mar beach in such a beautiful area. lovely restaurant and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. we got the steak special, crusted ahi and salmon. the ahi was the star of the show - if you get a chance, you need to try it! it's hard to top jake's. would definitely recommend for a work dinner or date night. wish i could give this place 6 stars, lol! read more

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Had an amazing dinner here for restaurant week. We got lucky and were sat right in front of the water! Our server was incredible and all the courses were timed perfectly. The first 2 courses were full-sized as well so it was a great deal! The Brussels Sprouts and the Ribs were our starters for the night and both were delicious. The Brussels had some sauces that blew me away, it was so unique and flavorful. The ribs were fall of the bone tender and the BBQ sauce that came with it was perfect. Next was the Filet Minion, cooked perfectly and came with a delicious potato gratin. I wasn't the biggest fan of the reduction it came with but it wasn't a dealbreaker. Had to get a Mai Tai while I was here too, one of the best around. The Hula Pie was the obvious choice for me when it came to dessert (SO GOOD). It was the smaller version which I was thankful for since I was already so stuffed by then. read more

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Came here for a business dinner. We all had a wonderful time. It certainly was loud and busy, but it didn't bother us. Servers were great and had good recommendations for some of us that were undecided. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. So it seems you can't go wrong with any choice. Also to have the sunset right there as you're enjoying your dinner is a nice touch to your evening. I don't have any pictures as we were all enjoying the company and conversations. BTW- it might be cheaper to do valet than to park across the street. read more

I would like to give them more stars, but when we got bumped for a window seat for a "regular" that put a very poor tasting experience in our mouth. They tried to seat us away from the window when there was an open table by the window, and I asked to sit at the window table. When she came back, she ended up sitting another couple and I mentioned that we were here first. She said they had a reservation and I said I had a reservation and I put it in the notes. She said that they don't take reservations for window seats and I said you just told me they had a reservation. I told her I didn't think it was very good form for a restaurant like Jakes to bump one couple for another because of status. They tried to backpedal over it, and eventually sat us in the corner with a partial view. The food was decent, but I don't appreciate being bumped because I'm not a regular. read more

We had an outstanding experience at Jake's on Monday night July 7th. Besides the good food and wonderful view of the ocean, our server Julian gave us the best service. He was polite, informative and continued to check in on us. He made our experience unbelievable. Thank you for everything you did! read more

The view at sunset is great and they have lights on the beach so you still have a view of the waves coming in at night. Service was friendly and attentive and the food was good. We each had fish and of course ended the evening sharing a hula pie... you really can't go to Jake's and not share a hula pie! read more

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Very busy and load, but it was early on a Saturday night. Food and service were very good.

This was my first visit here. Apparently someone else took our initial table and said they were me which was odd but another one by the windows opened up fairly quickly which was great. The server was kind to try and accommodate us as I had an out of town guest. They forgot our appetizer but comped us a dessert to make it right. We ordered the ceviche which was not what I was expecting really but ok. Plenty of chips for the portion. I tried the Archiote roasted fish which had a lovely sauce it's served on some nutty rice like dish with roasted squash. Delicious, and my friend enjoyed the fish and chips. She took a cheesecake home for her Aunt and we attempted the Hula pie which is a lot for two ladies. I would say perfect for a group. Very rich and decadent. Plenty of street parking nearby if you don't want to valet depending on when you visit. I would return again. Definitely pricy but the view & kind staff made it worth it for me. Thanks! read more

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Could of been a lot Better! The location is great, the management could of been better, our food server had tables all the way across the restaurant, supposedly they were filling in for another absent server, It took 45 minutes to receive our food. I asked if we could get our appetizers first, that came 40 minutes after we ordered it. There was a table across from us, who arrived 20 minutes after we did, received there food and finished just when we were receiving our food. Same with the group next to us. This is lunch time, need to be more efficient and it was not overly crowded, poor management, I do not recommend this place and the food is just average at best, in my opinion. read more